CoReceptionist vs Verkada Guest
A Verkada Guest alternative without the ecosystem
Verkada Guest is licensed per iPad and is at its best alongside Verkada cameras and access control. If you want screening-first visitor management that works with the hardware you already have, compare the two here.
| Feature | CoReceptionist | Verkada Guest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ✓From $50 / location / month, published | Workplace license $3,600 / year per iPad (MSRP, includes Guest, Mailroom and Incident Response) |
| Kiosk hardware | ✓iPad or Android tablet, or the visitor's phone by QR | Licensed per iPad |
| Denied-party screening (U.S. Consolidated Screening List) | ✓Every plan | Not published; screens IDs against criminal and sex-offender registries |
| Watchlists | Every plan | Custom deny lists |
| ID scanning | Not yet available | ✓Yes, with registry screening |
| Facial recognition | Not offered | ✓Yes |
| Cameras & access control | Works with your existing systems through our API | ✓Native with Verkada cameras and access control |
Verkada Guest details from verkada.com/pricing, verkada.com/guest, verified September 2026. Features and prices change — check with each vendor before you buy. Verkada Guest is a trademark of its respective owner.
Choose CoReceptionist if
- ✓You screen for export control, not only criminal registries
- ✓You do not run Verkada cameras or access control
- ✓You want Android tablets or per-location pricing
Choose Verkada Guest if
- ✓You already run Verkada cameras and access control
- ✓You need ID scanning with sex-offender registry checks, for example in K-12
- ✓You want facial recognition at check-in
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